How to become a community education co-ordinator
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- volunteering
- applying directly
University
You'll find it useful to have a foundation degree or degree in a subject like:
- education
- sociology
- youth and community development
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
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College
You could take a college course, which may help when applying for a trainee job. Courses include:
- Level 2 and 3 Certificate in Community Development
- Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Social and Community Work
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
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Apprenticeship
You could start by doing an advanced apprenticeship in youth support work, learning and development or cultural learning and particpation.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
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Volunteering
Volunteering is a good way to build up contacts and can help you to get work in community education or development. You can find volunteering opportunities through The National Council for Voluntary Organisations and Do It.
Direct Application
You can apply directly for jobs if you've got paid or voluntary experience of working in the community. For example, in adult education, teaching or youth work. Experience of working with disadvantaged or vulnerable groups will also be helpful.
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Further information
You can get more details about working in the community from your local council and locality.